First Use
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /first-yoos/
Also spelled or known as: Initial Release
Plural: First Uses
Related: Mechanical License
What does First Use mean? The first authorized release or exploitation of a musical work.
First Use rights can affect licensing permissions and contractual obligations regarding recordings and compositions.
First Use synonyms: Initial Release, First Exploitation, Original Release
Example sentence: “The publisher retained approval over first use of the composition.”
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